To remove or destroy completely; to pull up by the roots (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To remove or destroy completely; to pull up by the roots (verb)”? The solution is ERADICATE, a 9-letter word built on the root RADIC (“root”). It appeared in the August 14, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
ERADICATE
*RADIC***RADICmeans “root”
In a sentence
Scientists continue sophisticated research to ERADICATE multiple types of cancer.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To remove or destroy completely; to pull up by the roots (verb)” has the answer ERADICATE (9 letters), built on the root RADIC, which means “root”. Browse the full August 14, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.